Thanks everyone, for all your help.
After considering all the design requirements for o-rings and the close tolerances that are needed (that I'm sure will be difficult to attain with plastic molded parts), I have decided to use a 'T' shaped rubber extrusion to create the seal between the parts...
I think I'm getting somewhere...
I've done a bit more research on the internet, and the o-ring seal I'm trying to accomplish is referred to as an 'oscillating' seal (eg. faucet valve). The general consensus being use the same design guidelines as for a 'reciprocating' seal.
I intend to...
Thanks for the info.
I have read the Parker guide, but couldn't identify a suggested method of sealing for my application. I think 'dynamic' sealing is the closest, but in my application the part is not reciprocating.
Pud ... Are you suggesting that the plastic molded parts be made of acetal...
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I'm new to this forum stuff and I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, so if you could kindly read on and if this is not the right place, could you possibly point me in the right direction?
I'm in the process of designing a water diverter valve for use in a domestic product that...